Ford Explorer vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Buick Enclave
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,732 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Buick Enclave width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in taller (70.7 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 236 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 4,880 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 236 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 4,880 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in taller (70.7 in vs 69.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 201.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 69.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,645 lb | 4,880 lb | 236 lb |
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